iFi audio iPhono 3 Black Label

iFi audio

iPhono 3 Black Label

Introduced 2020$999 MSRP

The micro iPhono3 Black Label is iFi's upgraded flagship compact MM/MC phono stage, built around a third-generation "TubeState" Class A discrete buffer circuit with hand-matched Burr-Brown J-FETs and multiple selectable RIAA-family EQ curves, bundled with iFi's iPower X external linear-style power supply. Key specifications include Gain settings of 36, 48, 60, 72 dB and MM loading of 5 capacitive options, 100 pF–500 pF.

MSRP

$999

Used market · Excellent

$635

-36% vs MSRP
as of Sep 1, 2026

MSRP to used market

From $600 at launch to $635 today.

Specifications

THD
<0.005% (measured)
Price
$999 USD
Inputs
1x RCA
Weight
265 g / 0.58 lb
Outputs
1x RCA
Topology
solid-state, discrete Class A input stage
EQ curves
RIAA, eRIAA, Columbia, Decca, IEC, eRIAA+IEC
Dimensions
58 x 28 x 158 mm / 2.3 x 1.1 x 6.2 in
MC loading
7 resistive options, 22 Ω–1 kΩ, plus 47 kΩ for high-output MC
MM loading
5 capacitive options, 100 pF–500 pF
Power supply
iPower X included, 9/12/15 V DC, AC 100–240 V 50/60 Hz
Gain settings
36, 48, 60, 72 dB
Frequency response
10 Hz–100 kHz (±0.3 dB); 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.2 dB)
Signal to noise dynamic range
MM (36 dB): >108 dB A-wt; MC (60 dB): >106 dB A-wt; dynamic range 107 dB

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